7 events found.
Week of Events
FriYay at Glen Oak Park
This summer, don't just end the week... Make it a FriYay! Join us at Glen Oak Park for extended Friday fun at Peoria Zoo and Peoria PlayHouse Children's Museum. More time to explore. More time to play. More time together. Every Friday from Memorial Day to Labor Day (5/29-9/4), stick around a little longer and enjoy extra evening hours at two of your favorite destinations: Peoria PlayHouse: Open until 6pm Peoria Zoo: Open until 8pm… Read Full Post
Sunday, July 5, 2026
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Monday, July 6, 2026
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Tuesday, July 7, 2026
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July 7, 2026 -Talk About It Tuesday: Owens Center Renovations
Talk About It Tuesday: Owens Center Renovations
Join the Peoria Park District Board of Trustees Planning and Programming Committees for a special Talk About It Tuesday focused on the future of Owens Center. Owens Ice Center is currently in the design phase of a major facility improvement project, with construction anticipated to begin in 2028. Planned improvements include a new ice plant, expanded bleacher seating at Rink 2 with additional locker rooms, upgrades to existing locker facilities, expansion of the lobby area,… Read Full Post
Wednesday, July 8, 2026
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Thursday, July 9, 2026
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July 9, 2026 -Parks on Tap: Cassidy Park
Parks on Tap: Cassidy Park
Parks on Tap - Thursday stop at Cassidy Park! Special Addition: Rec 'n Roll - Peoria’s mobile recreation experience Join the Traveling Taphouse at Cassidy Park for an evening filled with live music, cold drinks, and community connection. This stop offers a vibrant atmosphere with space to relax, play, and enjoy everything Parks on Tap has to offer. Bring your crew, soak up the lively neighborhood energy, and enjoy a fun summer night in the… Read Full Post
Friday, July 10, 2026
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July 10, 2026 -Dexter O’Neal and the Funkyard with Erech Bruce: Presented by River City Soul Fest
Dexter O’Neal and the Funkyard with Erech Bruce: Presented by River City Soul Fest
Dexter is just mesmerizing. A Louisiana born, Illinois raised stick of dynamite. With a rocking band behind him, Dexter O’Neal and the Funkyard perform legendary funk, soul, and R&B classics. Join us for a night of FUNK on the Peoria Riverfront at the CEFCU Center Stage Presented by River City Soul Fest with Dexter O’Neal and the Funk Yard! Date: Friday, July 10, 2026 Time: Doors @ 6pm. Show @ 7pm Tickets: Advanced $13 +… Read Full Post
Saturday, July 11, 2026
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July 11, 2026 -Brunch with the Giraffes
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July 11, 2026 -Wild Encounters: Second Saturdays
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July 11, 2026 -Steady Flow
Brunch with the Giraffes
This event is sold out. Join us for a wildly unique brunch experience - up close with the tallest animals on Earth! Time: 10:00 AM - 1:30 PM Location: Peoria Zoo, African Loop Tickets: $100/person | $700/Table of 8 Ages 12+ | Limited to 40 guests | Outdoor seating only Start the morning with a behind-the-scenes presentation by Zoo staff about our giraffes, followed by a special meet-and-greet introduction to these majestic animals and their… Read Full Post
Wild Encounters: Second Saturdays
There's more to explore at the PlayHouse this summer! Join us and Peoria Zoo for Wild Encounters on the PlayHouse porch, a special monthly program where Zoo educators bring amazing animals and nature lessons to the PlayHouse! Happening every second Saturday from May through September, a new topic highlights an exciting animal group or environmental theme through up-close animal presentations, fun facts, hands-on activities, and nature-themed crafts where educators from the Peoria Zoo bring the… Read Full Post
$5 – $7
Steady Flow
*Tickets on sale Friday, May 29th at 10:00 AM Central Time* Get ready for a night of high-energy funk on the Peoria Riverfront! Steady Flow is a powerhouse funk band hailing from the Heart of Illinois, blending new-age and progressive funk with a classic 70s vibe — complete with soulful guitar, a vintage rotary organ, and a killer horn section. Known for shaking the room and forcing every crowd to dance, Steady Flow has made… Read Full Post
